{"id":12788,"date":"2023-07-25T16:30:15","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T16:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=12788"},"modified":"2023-07-27T17:29:44","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T17:29:44","slug":"crohns-disease-ulcerative-colitis-and-ibs-know-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2023\/07\/25\/crohns-disease-ulcerative-colitis-and-ibs-know-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Crohn\u2019s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and IBS: Know the Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12805 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/07\/iStock-1344626392-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Crohn\u2019s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and IBS: Know the Difference\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/07\/iStock-1344626392-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/07\/iStock-1344626392-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/07\/iStock-1344626392-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/07\/iStock-1344626392-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/07\/iStock-1344626392-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/07\/iStock-1344626392-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2023\/07\/25\/crohns-disease-ulcerative-colitis-and-ibs-know-the-difference\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Each year, millions of Americans experience gastrointestinal (GI) problems. \u00a0It is estimated that millions more who experience GI issues go undiagnosed. From abdominal pain and bloating to chronic constipation and bleeding, these symptoms can be debilitating and severely impact a person\u2019s quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>GI symptoms often can be mistaken for other issues, such as indigestion or a stomach bug. \u00a0When symptoms persist, however, it\u2019s important to seek medical attention.<\/p>\n<p>Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract, but they are separate disorders with different characteristics, causes, and treatment plans.<\/p>\n<h3>Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)<\/h3>\n<p>Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition characterized by abdominal discomfort and associated with altered bowel movements.<\/p>\n<p>The exact cause of IBS is unknown, but it is thought to involve a combination of factors such as abnormal intestinal contractions, heightened sensitivity to pain, changes in gut bacteria, and increased stress response.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of IBS vary and affect some people more severely than others.<\/p>\n<p>Common symptoms of IBS include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stomach gas, bloating, and swelling<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal pain that may be relieved by a bowel movement<\/li>\n<li>Altered bowel habits, either diarrhea or constipation, and frequently both<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cTreatment for IBS usually involves lifestyle modifications,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/yize-richard-wang-md\">Yize Richard Wang, MD, PhD, AGAF<\/a>, gastroenterologist, Associate Director, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/inflammatory-bowel-disease-center\">Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center<\/a>, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a> and Associate Professor of Medicine at <a href=\"https:\/\/cmsru.rowan.edu\/\">Cooper Medical School of Rowan University<\/a>. \u201cOur team works closely with patients to create a treatment plan that can include dietary changes, stress management techniques, and, in some cases, medications to alleviate specific symptoms.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If your symptoms have lasted for more than six to eight weeks, or if you are experiencing persistent pain, bleeding, or unexplained weight loss, this may indicate a more serious condition, such as Crohn\u2019s disease, ulcerative colitis, or colorectal cancer.<\/p>\n<h3>Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn\u2019s vs. Ulcerative Colitis, Similarities and Differences<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12792 \" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/07\/GI-Image-600x400.png\" alt=\"Source: https:\/\/www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org\/what-is-crohns-disease\/overview\" width=\"504\" height=\"336\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is classified as a disease, rather than a group of symptoms, like IBS. IBD is a term for two conditions: Crohn\u2019s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). Both conditions involve chronic inflammation of the digestive tract and there are multiple ways to manage these diseases to keep them in remission (without active symptoms).<\/p>\n<p>In some severe cases of UC, your doctor may recommend a proctocolectomy, a curative surgery to remove the entire colon, including the rectum. Proctocolectomy,however, is not commonly recommended for people with Crohn\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n<p>Ulcerative colitis and Crohn\u2019s disease often develop in teenagers and young adults, although they can occur in people of any age. Both diseases affect men and women equally, and those with a family history of IBD are at higher risk. For an accurate diagnosis, your doctor will use a combination of lab tests and endoscopic procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Both Crohn\u2019s disease and UC can have periods of remission and flare-ups, where symptoms may worsen.<\/p>\n<h3>Symptoms of IBD<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cCrohn\u2019s disease and UC have many similar symptoms,\u201d Dr. Wang says. \u201cThe most common are blood in stool and the urge to use the bathroom frequently throughout the day, sometimes at night.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other common symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abdominal pain<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many people with IBD experience mild to moderate symptoms and some have long periods of remission. However, you should see your health care provider if you have ongoing diarrhea that doesn\u2019t respond to medications, diarrhea that wakes you from sleep, or an unexplained fever lasting more than two days.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Differences<\/h3>\n<p>Although Crohn\u2019s disease and UC share similarities, they have distinct differences.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ulcerative colitis is limited to the large intestine (the colon). Crohn\u2019s disease can occur anywhere throughout digestive tract, from \u201cthe gum to the bum\u201d or the mouth to the anus.<\/li>\n<li>Ulcerative colitis usually involves continuous areas of inflammation starting from the rectum, whereas Crohn\u2019s disease can have a skip pattern, with normal parts of the intestine between affected areas.<\/li>\n<li>Ulcerative colitis primarily affects the inner lining of the colon. Crohn\u2019s disease can affect all layers of the intestinal wall, causing stricture (narrowing) and fistula (abnormal connection to an adjacent organ).<\/li>\n<li>With UC, the pain is typically in the left side of the abdomen. With Crohn\u2019s disease, pain can occur in the mid or right abdomen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cOne of the most important things about gastrointestinal disorders, specifically IBD, is early detection,\u201d Dr. Wang says. \u201cRisks of not treating IBD are higher frequency of flare-ups, bowel obstructions, irreversible bowel damage, and increased risk of colon cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Trust the Digestive Health Experts at Cooper<\/h3>\n<p>The award-winning Digestive Health Institute at Cooper provides superior care with nationally recognized experts. Our physicians offer a level of experience and clinical excellence in gastroenterology that is unmatched in our region, and our team of specially trained advanced practice nurses provides patients with advanced care.<\/p>\n<p>Cooper&#8217;s state-of-the-art centers provide the latest diagnostic procedures and treatment options for patients with diseases of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon, as well as digestive tract problems and related digestive issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/inflammatory-bowel-disease-center\">IBD Center at Cooper<\/a>, our team of highly trained and nationally recognized specialists understand the challenges of living with these conditions and provide personalized treatment plans, education, and a full range of support services to help you manage the long-term aspects of the disease,\u201d Dr. Wang says.<\/p>\n<p>If you are experiencing digestive problems, make an appointment with a specialist at Cooper\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/digestive-health-institute-gastroenterology\">Digestive Health Institute<\/a> by calling\u00a0<a href=\"tel:8008266787\">800.8.COOPER<\/a>\u00a0(<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>), or use our online\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/request.cooperhealth.org\/request.php\">appointment request form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Enfermedad de Crohn, colitis ulcerosa y SII: conozca la diferencia<\/h2>\n<p>Cada a\u00f1o, millones de estadounidenses experimentan problemas gastrointestinales (GI) y se estima que millones m\u00e1s no son diagnosticados. Desde dolor abdominal e hinchaz\u00f3n hasta estre\u00f1imiento cr\u00f3nico y sangrado, estos s\u00edntomas pueden ser debilitantes y afectar gravemente la calidad de vida de una persona. Los s\u00edntomas gastrointestinales a menudo se pueden confundir con otros problemas, como indigesti\u00f3n o un virus estomacal, pero cuando los s\u00edntomas persisten, es importante buscar atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica.<\/p>\n<p>El s\u00edndrome del intestino irritable (SII) y la enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII) son afecciones que afectan el tracto gastrointestinal, pero son trastornos separados con diferentes caracter\u00edsticas, causas y planes de tratamiento.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S\u00edndrome del Intestino Irritable (SII)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>El s\u00edndrome del intestino irritable (IBS, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s) es una condici\u00f3n com\u00fan caracterizada por malestar abdominal y asociada con movimientos intestinales alterados.<\/p>\n<p>Se desconoce la causa exacta del SII, pero se cree que involucra una combinaci\u00f3n de factores como contracciones intestinales anormales, mayor sensibilidad al dolor, cambios en las bacterias intestinales y una mayor respuesta al estr\u00e9s.<\/p>\n<p>Los s\u00edntomas del SII var\u00edan y afectan a algunas personas m\u00e1s severamente que a otras.<\/p>\n<p>Los s\u00edntomas comunes del SII incluyen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gases estomacales, hinchaz\u00f3n e hinchaz\u00f3n<\/li>\n<li>Dolor abdominal que puede aliviarse con una evacuaci\u00f3n intestinal<\/li>\n<li>H\u00e1bitos intestinales alterados, ya sea diarrea o estre\u00f1imiento, y con frecuencia ambos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;El tratamiento para el SII generalmente implica modificaciones en el estilo de vida&#8221;, dice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/yize-richard-wang-md\">Yize Richard Wang, MD, PhD, AGAF<\/a>, gastroenter\u00f3logo, director asociado, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/inflammatory-bowel-disease-center\">Centro de Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal<\/a>, en <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a> y profesor asociado de medicina en <a href=\"https:\/\/cmsru.rowan.edu\/\">Cooper Medical School de Rowan University<\/a>. \u201cNuestro equipo trabaja en estrecha colaboraci\u00f3n con los pacientes para crear un plan de tratamiento que puede incluir cambios en la dieta, t\u00e9cnicas de manejo del estr\u00e9s y, en algunos casos, medicamentos para aliviar s\u00edntomas espec\u00edficos\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Si sus s\u00edntomas han durado m\u00e1s de seis a ocho semanas, o si experimenta dolor persistente, sangrado o p\u00e9rdida de peso inexplicable, esto puede indicar una afecci\u00f3n m\u00e1s grave, como la enfermedad de Crohn, la colitis ulcerosa o el c\u00e1ncer colorrectal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal (EII): Crohn vs. Colitis Ulcerativa, Similitudes y Diferencias<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>La enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII) se clasifica como una enfermedad, en lugar de un grupo de s\u00edntomas, como el SII. La EII es un t\u00e9rmino para dos afecciones: la enfermedad de Crohn y la colitis ulcerosa (CU). Ambas condiciones involucran una inflamaci\u00f3n cr\u00f3nica del tracto digestivo y existen m\u00faltiples formas de manejar estas enfermedades para mantenerlas en remisi\u00f3n (sin s\u00edntomas activos).<\/p>\n<p>En algunos casos graves de CU, su m\u00e9dico puede recomendar una proctocolectom\u00eda, una cirug\u00eda curativa para extirpar todo el colon, incluido el recto. La proctocolectom\u00eda no se recomienda com\u00fanmente para personas con enfermedad de Crohn.<\/p>\n<p>La colitis ulcerosa y la enfermedad de Crohn a menudo se desarrollan en adolescentes y adultos j\u00f3venes, aunque pueden ocurrir en personas de cualquier edad. Ambas enfermedades afectan a hombres y mujeres por igual, y aquellos con antecedentes familiares de EII tienen un mayor riesgo. Para un diagn\u00f3stico preciso, su m\u00e9dico usar\u00e1 una combinaci\u00f3n de pruebas de laboratorio y procedimientos endosc\u00f3picos.<\/p>\n<p>Tanto la enfermedad de Crohn como la CU pueden tener per\u00edodos de remisi\u00f3n y brotes, en los que los s\u00edntomas pueden empeorar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S\u00edntomas de la EII<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cLa enfermedad de Crohn y la CU tienen muchos s\u00edntomas similares\u201d, dice el Dr. Wang. \u201cLos m\u00e1s comunes son sangre en las heces y ganas de usar el ba\u00f1o con frecuencia durante el d\u00eda, a veces por la noche\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Otros s\u00edntomas comunes incluyen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dolor abdominal<\/li>\n<li>Diarrea<\/li>\n<li>P\u00e9rdida de peso<\/li>\n<li>Fatiga<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Muchas personas con EII experimentan s\u00edntomas de leves a moderados y algunas tienen largos per\u00edodos de remisi\u00f3n. Sin embargo, debe consultar a su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica si tiene diarrea continua que no responde a los medicamentos, diarrea que lo despierta del sue\u00f1o o fiebre inexplicable que dura m\u00e1s de dos d\u00edas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diferencias clave<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aunque la enfermedad de Crohn y la CU comparten similitudes, tienen claras diferencias.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>La colitis ulcerosa se limita al intestino grueso (el colon). La enfermedad de Crohn puede ocurrir en cualquier parte del tracto digestivo, desde \u201cla enc\u00eda hasta el trasero\u201d o desde la boca hasta el ano.<\/li>\n<li>La colitis ulcerosa generalmente involucra \u00e1reas continuas de inflamaci\u00f3n que comienzan en el recto, mientras que la enfermedad de Crohn puede tener un patr\u00f3n de salto, con partes normales del intestino entre las \u00e1reas afectadas.<\/li>\n<li>La colitis ulcerosa afecta principalmente el revestimiento interno del colon. La enfermedad de Crohn puede afectar todas las capas de la pared intestinal, causando estenosis (estrechamiento) y f\u00edstula (conexi\u00f3n anormal a un \u00f3rgano adyacente).<\/li>\n<li>Con UC, el dolor generalmente se encuentra en el lado izquierdo del abdomen. Con la enfermedad de Crohn, el dolor puede ocurrir en el abdomen medio o derecho.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cUna de las cosas m\u00e1s importantes sobre los trastornos gastrointestinales, espec\u00edficamente la EII, es la detecci\u00f3n temprana\u201d, dice el Dr. Wang. \u201cLos riesgos de no tratar la EII son una mayor frecuencia de brotes, obstrucciones intestinales, da\u00f1o intestinal irreversible y un mayor riesgo de c\u00e1ncer de colon\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conf\u00ede en los expertos en salud digestiva de Cooper<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>El galardonado Instituto de Salud Digestiva de Cooper brinda atenci\u00f3n superior\u00a0con expertos reconocidos a nivel nacional. Nuestros m\u00e9dicos ofrecen un nivel de experiencia y excelencia cl\u00ednica en gastroenterolog\u00eda que no tiene comparaci\u00f3n en nuestra regi\u00f3n, y nuestro equipo de enfermeras de pr\u00e1ctica avanzada especialmente capacitadas brinda a los pacientes una atenci\u00f3n de alto nivel.<\/p>\n<p>Nuestros centros de vanguardia brindan los \u00faltimos procedimientos de diagn\u00f3stico y opciones de tratamiento para pacientes con enfermedades del p\u00e1ncreas, h\u00edgado, ves\u00edcula biliar, es\u00f3fago, est\u00f3mago, intestino delgado y colon, as\u00ed como problemas del tracto digestivo y problemas digestivos relacionados.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEn el <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/inflammatory-bowel-disease-center\">Centro IBD en Cooper<\/a>, nuestro equipo de especialistas altamente capacitados y reconocidos a nivel nacional comprende los desaf\u00edos de vivir con estas afecciones y brinda planes de tratamiento personalizados, educaci\u00f3n y una gama completa de servicios de apoyo para ayudarlo a manejar los aspectos a largo plazo de la enfermedad\u201d, dice el Dr. Wang.<\/p>\n<p>Si tiene problemas digestivos, programe una cita con un especialista en el <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/digestive-health-institute-gastroenterology\">Instituto de Salud Digestiva<\/a> de Cooper llamando <a href=\"tel:8008266787\">800.8.COOPER<\/a>\u00a0(<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>) o use nuestro f<a href=\"https:\/\/request.cooperhealth.org\/request.php\">ormulario de solicitud de cita<\/a> en l\u00ednea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed Each year, millions of Americans experience gastrointestinal (GI) problems. \u00a0It is estimated that millions more who experience GI issues go undiagnosed. 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